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We are reviewing our existing statements on Cultural Competence and Best practices when providing care to Māori patients and their whānau in partnership with Te Ohu Rata O Aotearoa (Te ORA).
We share the highlights of the farewell speeches from Dr Curtis Walker and Joan Simeon acknowledging Mr Connolly’s rangatiratanga during his 9 years on Council.
The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (The Tribunal) has asked us to publish a summary of its recent decisions. You can access the full decision on their website at the links provided.
The Medical Council of New Zealand stands together with the people of Christchurch following Friday's tragic events. Our aroha and manaakitanga go out to everyone, especially the Muslim and Christchurch communities.
Dr Curtis Walker (Te Whakatōhea, Ngāti Porou) was today elected chairperson of the Medical Council of New Zealand.He succeeds Mr Andrew Connolly who has been the Council's chair since February 2014. Announcing the appointment, the Council's chief executive, Joan Simeon said Dr Walker would bring “a tremendous depth of knowledge and experience” to the role, which would be invaluable to the Council in its role of protecting public health and safety.
The attached letter from Mr Andrew Connolly, Chair of the Medical Council of New Zealand has been sent to the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association and the Chief Executive Officers and Chief Medical Officers of all District Health Boards.
Mr Andrew Connolly, chair of the Council was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit: Member (MNZM) in the 2019 New Year Honours list for services to health.
The Medical Council has introduced electronic marking to its registration examination (NZREX Clinical).